150 Series 80,000km service

[alakam Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close alakam]

Hi all, I am new to the site. I have recently purchased a 2012 150 series Prado (Diesel). Curious as to any recommendations for a decent place to get it serviced in the Adelaide area? 80K due shortly and one place is quoting $1050.

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

Hi all, I am new to the site. I have recently purchased a 2012 150 series Prado (Diesel). Curious as to any recommendations for a decent place to get it serviced in the Adelaide area? 80K due shortly and one place is quoting $1050.

I shopped around a few dealers and my dealer, who has given me very good service, matched the best price which was around 900 from memory.

[cuda Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close cuda]

Try these guys

https://www.fixedpricecarservice.com.au/

[Graydog Find all posts View Profile Close Graydog]

Toyota service is a rip off. Find a reputable local mechanic, buy your own parts, and it will cost much less. eg at 150,000 km you replace timing belt. Toyota 1 quoted $600 just to replace belt. Toyota 2 quoted $1020 because they also wanted to replace idler bearing, water pump and belt etc etc ("highly advisable"). I bought the belt for $100 and paid a young mechanic two slabs to replace it in my garage. 30 minutes work. They will talk you into anything.

[Bugalugs Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bugalugs]

80,000Km service

I have just had mine done at JA McDonalds in Traralgon Vic. total cost $296.11:

[Danda Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Danda]

Toyota service is a rip off. Find a reputable local mechanic, buy your own parts, and it will cost much less. eg at 150,000 km you replace timing belt. Toyota 1 quoted $600 just to replace belt. Toyota 2 quoted $1020 because they also wanted to replace idler bearing, water pump and belt etc etc ("highly advisable"). I bought the belt for $100 and paid a young mechanic two slabs to replace it in my garage. 30 minutes work. They will talk you into anything.

Spot on I learnt that lesson a long time ago you have to mind Toyo's labor is just STUPID so as said find a good honest mechanic and stick with him..................

[ssajid79 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ssajid79]

Can someone highlight what will be done during 80K Service, addition to Oil + Oil Filter replacement?

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

I'm guessing diesel auto?

What should be done according to Toyota are as follows
Oil & Oil Filter
Underbody Fuel Filter
Front & Rear Diff Oils
Transfer case Oil
Air Filter
Brake Fluid
Inspect valve clearances

I would not bother about the valve clearances (they probably won't do them anyway) but would get the underbonet fuel filter changed. Make sure injector feed back values are checked. If it is an auto I would also want the auto oil checked and possibly changed.

[ssajid79 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ssajid79]

I'm guessing diesel auto?

What should be done according to Toyota are as follows
Oil & Oil Filter
Underbody Fuel Filter
Front & Rear Diff Oils
Transfer case Oil
Air Filter
Brake Fluid
Inspect valve clearances

I would not bother about the valve clearances (they probably won't do them anyway) but would get the underbonet fuel filter changed. Make sure injector feed back values are checked. If it is an auto I would also want the auto oil checked and possibly changed.

mine is Petrol auto
it would be same case for both types?

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

mine is Petrol auto
it would be same case for both types?

Leave that one with me, I'll have to look it up tomorrow at work